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I’m Faisal Akhtar, a highly motivated software engineer with over 15 years of experience across software quality assurance, testing, and development. I’ve led test automation initiatives, built scalable QA frameworks, and driven cloud migrations across Azure and Snowflake to deliver reliable software and faster time-to-market.
I work well in Agile teams, mentoring junior testers and developers, and enjoy solving complex problems with both manual and automated testing. Outside work I love gaming, reading tech, and tinkering with tools to improve efficiency and quality.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Test Engineer at Ordnance Survey
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Contract role focusing on mentoring junior team members, delivering data requests, and creating automated tests. Implemented test strategies and data verification using scalable test frameworks; contributed to knowledge sharing and improved testing processes.
QA Test Engineer at Provident Financial
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Contract role involving data migration testing, introducing automated testing frameworks, and ensuring data integrity within BI/ETL processes.
QA Test Engineer at Callcredit Information Group
December 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021Led end-to-end testing of web-based solutions; used Selenium with Robot Framework and Python to automate tests; authored test scripts and maintained test data; worked with Jira and Confluence for test management and documentation.
Test Analyst at Callcredit Information Group
July 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010Part of a team responsible for leading projects, creating and executing XML-based test scripts, and mentoring team members; supported HP Quality Center and test management activities.
Web Designer / Designer at Data C (Durham_area)
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2007Designed and implemented a website for Data C; involved in early-stage design and front-end work.
Software Engineer at Platinum Project Solutions
February 10, 2025 - PresentSolution development and the launch of the company’s digital presence to support early business development activities. Set up key business systems (finance, CRM, project management) to streamline internal operations and improve decision making.
QA Test Engineer at CDER Group
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024Manual & automated testing of EDGE using Robot Framework (Python & Selenium).
Senior Test Engineer - Contract at Ordnance Survey
March 2, 2023 - October 2, 2023Mentoring junior team members and leading the development of automated and manual tests to ensure data quality and system reliability. Led initiatives to improve test coverage and coordinate testing activities within Agile environments.
QA Test Engineer at CDERG Group
October 1, 2024 - April 2, 2025Migrated client data (customers, products, payments) from legacy CRM to Salesforce. Ensured data integrity and successful migration of critical records into the new platform, while maintaining business continuity and minimal downtime.
Test Engineer - Contract at Provident Financial
May 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Developed and executed automated/manual test plans for payment and CRM modules; contributed to test data creation and validation using industry-standard QA tools; participated in release cycles.
Test Engineer - Contract at Petards Group - Defence Services
December 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021Led test case development and automation efforts for the EDGE user journey and detection modules; performed requirement analysis, defect tracking, and test data management; contributed to CI/CD processes.
Software Engineer at Platinum Project Solutions
October 1, 2024 - PresentGuided brand development and the launch of the company's digital presence to support early business development activities. Set up key business systems (finance, CRM, project management) to streamline internal operations and improved decision making.
QA Test Engineer at Callcredit Information Group - Leeds
December 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019Manual & automated testing of online solutions; involved in test planning, writing and executing automated tests using Selenium and Robot Framework, and contributing to test data creation and validation.
QA Test Engineer - Contract at Petards Group / Defence Services
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020Manual & automated testing activities for defense-related software projects; test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
Senior Test Engineer - Contract at NHS Digital / CDER Group
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022End-to-end testing of health IT solutions; building and maintaining automated tests (Selenium, Robot Framework) and leading test activities within a delivery team.
Senior Test Engineer at TransUnion Group - Leeds
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023Manual and automated testing across multiple platforms; test planning, execution, and reporting; mentoring junior testers and contributing to test strategy.
Senior Test Engineer at Ordnance Survey (Contract)
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Led test activities for enterprise mapping data systems; designed and executed E2E test scenarios; collaborated with product and development teams to ensure quality.
Automation Test Engineer at Petards Group - Defence Services
December 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021Developed and maintained automated tests and test scripts; contributed to test strategy for defence projects; implemented automation using web UI and API tests.
Test Engineer at Callcredit Information Group
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020Performed manual and automated testing; contributed to test plans and defect tracking; supported data validation and migration testing.
QA Test Engineer at Callcredit Information Group
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018Led QA testing activities for data-centric applications; implemented automated tests and contributed to CI/CD pipelines.
Education
BEng Software Engineering (2:1 Honours) at University of Bradford
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026A-Levels at Stockton Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026BEng Software Engineering Degree (2.1 Honours) at University of Bradford
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026BEng Software Engineering Degree, 2:1 Honours at University of Bradford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008BEng Software Engineering at University of Bradford
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026A-Levels (ICT, Design Technology and Maths) at Stockton Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026BEng Software Engineering at University of Bradford
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008A-Levels (ICT, Design Technology, Maths) at Stockton Sixth Form College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Phil Davies Award at University of Bradford
January 1, 2008 - April 28, 2026Qualifications
Hil Davies Award
January 1, 2008 - April 28, 2026Professional Membership, British Computing Society (BCS)
January 1, 2008 - April 28, 2026Diploma in Industrial Studies
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026Hil Davies Award
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026Professional Membership, British Computing Society (BCS)
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026Phil Davies Award (Best Final Year Project)
January 1, 2008 - April 28, 2026BCS Professional Membership
January 1, 2008 - April 28, 2026Phil Davies Award
June 1, 2008 - April 28, 2026Professional Membership, British Computing Society (BCS)
June 1, 2008 - April 28, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Government, Education, Professional Services, Financial Services
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